My period won't stop....

You may find it helpful to research PCOS (Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome). My diagnosis over 7 years ago and my acting on the advise of my OBGYN and his Nutritionist saved my life, marriage and family.

Im 36 going on 37 in 2 weeks.... I have the same problem... no period for 2 or 3 months then bam a period for 2 months .... I am overweight with hypothyroidism I take 150mcg of synthroid. I am very sick and tired of it! It has screwed up my sex life I also wanted to have 1 more child. Dont think that will happen. I have been researching for years and cant find nothing to help. If you do let me know!

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I'm in the same situation. but I'm 46. Mines started Christmas day and it's still on. I have cramps and never did my younger years. When is this going to stop.

I am NOT overweight and have the same problem. Unfortunately you had a very incompetent dr. Instead of helping you with a very real complaint he turned your problem into you being the problem. Anyhow, to help ease your mind somewhat: My dr does not feel its anything more than perimenopause but has ordered an ultrasound to be sure. Bleeding Longterm is not a health problem unless it is ver heavy or if you are anemic But rather it is more of a inconcenience and bothersome than anything else. There are options per my dr: birth control pills, iud or a minor uterine procedure. Thus is an old post and I hope by now your problem has corrected itself but I also hope that id**t physician has not scarred you permanently.

37 and being treated for the same issues.  I went two months without a period and then boom I have had it for 6 months straight.  Most days it's heavy with large clots (quarter size maybe)  every now and again. For a day or two I will get a break where it's no bleeding and just a small clot or two or just light bleeding.  That said those days are very few.  I went to my obgyn and had an internal ultrasound.  That ultrasound had the Dr thinking perhaps POS.  (Based on everything looking good but seeing a few non mature fibers in my overview)  they ordered blood work to test my hormones, iron, thyroid and everything came back normal.  I was put on the pill and asked to come in for a pap in three months (this was about a month ago)  since on the pill I had about 4 light days and the last two weeks have been heavy again.  I plan on calling g the Dr today for an update to make sure she still wants me to just hang tight.  I probably won't stop worrying until they do a PAP test but after reading these posts I see a common link here for many (not all) is weight.  I am about 50lbs overweight.  While waiting for the dr to figure out what's up I think I will see if I can shed a few lbs to see if that can help. (Easier said then done when your bleeding through a super tampon every hr and are tired all the time but I think I owe it to myself to try)  Will keep everyone posted!

You really need To find a doctor, do not keep waiting. Please.

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I'm 45 yrs old.  I had a D&C on Dec 3 due to heavy and irregular periods.  I got my period a week later than expected after the procedure, but it was, what felt like a "normal" period.  I just got another period on Jan 21 and what started out bearable has become a nightmare.  I am soaking through SuperPlus Tampons and Last night I soaked a overnight pad.  I am passing some clots, blood is very red and have off and on cramping.  I have had 3 vaginal births all without problems.  My sister says it sounds like premenopause...I can't bear it anymore so I am going to call the doctor and see what I should be doing to stop this.  I have lost a lot of blood!  See what us women have to deal with :-)

I just wanted to add that this was the answer for me too. Back in college, I had a period that lasted over a month. I went on birth control for a week or so and it put me back on schedule. I never took birth control pills before or after that incident; it was just to "reset" my cycle as my body wasn't registering the normal "hey, period's over!" message.

Ok. I am 16 and have had my period too long to count. I went to the hospital bc I was cloting really bad. They gave me an exam then put me on Birth Control, then the bleeding slowed down but didn't stop. So I stopped taking the Birth Control and I now am having clots that are the size of like cigarette packs or something. I am freaking out and can't afford to go to the hospital. I need any/ all suggestions. Thanks : )

Hi everyone, I am 17 years old and first got my period four years ago. I have always had heavy periods. They used to last 1-2 weeks and we're very unpredictable so I then started birth control to try and help. It did nothing. I am still taking the highest dosage of hormones possible and nothing. My periods now last months on end and have no pattern or predictability. I constantly have all the period symptoms- bloating, fatigue, cramps, mood swings etc. I have been to multiple doctors, had lots of blood work done and nothing has been found. I am not anemic. I have no bleeding disorders or blood diseases. For the record- I have never been pregnant or had my tubes tied. I am also not overweight. I still to this day deal with these horrific periods and have no idea why I have them. Any insight? Anybody?

I am 37 and experienced the same exact problem. Drs. telling I am overweight, I getting older, I will be fine. I am so sad.

And me my period won't stop

Im 50, not overweight, missed a few months periods twice in the past year. Some periods last 3 days, usually start very heavy, lotta cramping, but this period started lightening up, then came back super heavy n bright red, so Ive been bleeding for 3weeks and cant tell if its 1 long period or 2 periods. I had a ruptured ovarian cyst at age 20 n needed emergency surgery, n I have PCOS. This seems to be affecting us ALL, young and old, overweight and underweight and normal weight. I am sick n tired, Im totally disgusted with the medical "professionals", I want a hysterectony NOW, and I honestly cant stand being a woman. This is making me so depressed n hateful. It truly is f***ing up my life. Ive tried everything mentioned in earlier posts, not one thing has helped. Im sorry for us all because I simply have no idea what to do to fix this. It feels like its killing me.